Her Forbidden Alpha novel Chapter 58

　　Shopping was draining, Angela was trying on countless dresses even when she wasn’t even keen on them. Monica and Scarlett even left her for a bit, Scarlett had seen Monica’s eyes on the baby section and had taken the chance to escape Angela’s painful criticism of every dress she donned.

　　“Shall we go take a look?” She asked Monica quietly.

　　“Umm no! No, I was just uh…” She tucked a braid behind her ear and looked at Scarlett who gave a small smile.

　　“Come on let’s go take a look.” She said leading the way. Monica followed with a smile on her face as they both began browsing the new-born section, Scarlett smiled seeing her look at the clothes, she herself looking at the racks of clothes in front of her. She had to admit, they were kind of cute. She wondered what kind of parents she and Elijah would make, just the thought of it made her smile. Would the baby have highlighted brown hair like Elijah or strawberry blonde like hers or a mix?

　　“Thinking about something?” Monica asked smiling, Scarlett quickly shook her head.

　　“No.” She said, her eyes falling a cute pale-yellow romper with black stripes that had the words ‘Daddy’s Favourite Baybee’ on the front. She smiled and picked it up. “I’m buying this.”

　　“Who for?” Monica asked confused, Scarlett raised an eyebrow.

　　“Only one of us is pregnant hun.” She said as if this was obvious. Monica fell silent as Scarlett picked up a matching hat and walked off to the counter. They had never been close; Scarlett had always been a feisty girl who hated Elijah with vengeance. Being Aarons mate didn’t help their relationship and Scarlett had ended up being a mystery with each passing year, but now seeing this side of her made Monica smile. She didn’t need to buy anything for their baby but here she was.

　　“Here, maybe give Aaron that instead of a card? Hopefully he’ll get the hint. I know men are dumb but this should get through to him.” She said holding the bag out to Monica, whose chocolate eyes were full of emotion.

　　“I don’t know what to say.” She said, Scarlett looked at the bag.

　　“If you don’t like it you can return or exchange it, I paid by cash anyway.” Scarlett said with a small smile. “And I don’t get offended so go ahead, I’ll meet you in the ladies section.”

　　Monica took the bag, looking at Scarlett who was already walking away.

　　“You’re going to make a fine Luna.” She said softly. Her voice was soft but it stopped Scarlett in her tracks, her heart racing. She had never thought of herself as Luna material, in fact, she didn’t think she was motherly... how a Luna was meant to be… It was something that often came up when she let her mind wander, wondering if she would do justice to Elijah as his Luna, but Monica’s words made her feel a glimmer of hope.

　　“Thanks.” Scarlett said softly, looking over her shoulder at the woman who hurried over to her. Both made their way back to Angela, a silent new understanding between them.

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　　It was past 6 pm when the girls had finally finished shopping, Scarlett had found a dress that had instantly caught her attention and she knew it was the one. She instantly tried it on and it looked breath-taking however there were some adjustments needed so she had left it at the store. It would be ready to collect in 5 working days.

　　Now the girls were driving back towards home, where they would stop on the way to meet up with the boys for dinner. Monica was nervously playing with the handle of the bag with the baby outfit in it.

　　“Goddess I'm nervous.” She said making Angela giggle.

　　“I’m sure he’ll be ecstatic to be a father.” Scarlett said, when a thought occurred to her. Usually you couldn’t get pregnant until you were marked… If Elijah wasn’t able to mark her, would that mean there was a chance they’d never have kids? The sudden thought made her stomach plummet and her already light skin pale considerably. She looked out the window, her heart racing at the thought. He was an Alpha who would need an heir.

　　“Scarlett? Scarlett!”

　　Scarlett jerked her head up looking at Angela who was leaning over giving her a strange look. “Earth to you girl? Where did you vanish off to?”

　　“I was just thinking.” Scarlett said realising they had pulled up in the restaurant parking lot. She got out quickly, that sinking feeling in her stomach weighing on her deeply. She didn’t want to start doubting what they had again but something always came up to bring her down. She took her phone out and smiled realising Elijah had texted her, although Aaron had mind-linked Monica not long ago that they were waiting for them.

　　“I can’t wait for your pack link to be restored.” Angela grumbled. “When are you planning on that by the way?”

　　“Let’s just go and meet up with the boys!” Scarlett said avoiding the topic. Her mood lifting a little thinking Elijah was close. Monica now looked a bit tense.

　　“What’s up?” Angela asked her as they entered.

　　“Um… The boys had a bit of a tussle earlier…” She whispered. Aaron had just filled her in but she didn’t manage to say more to the girls as they spotted the boys the moment they stepped inside.

　　It wasn’t hard to miss the three hunks. They stood out in the restaurant full of humans. Their big builds, handsome, muscular and oozing perfection. Much to Scarlett’s dismay, she could see several women eyeing them and some clearly looking at her man.

　　“Now I’m imagining them three together in a reverse harem setting…” Angela said dreamily, making Scarlett and Monica frown at her.

　　“Go for Liam, he’s single!” Scarlett hissed hoping the boys didn’t hear her, although from the cocky smirk on Aaron’s face it was clear they had. Elijah’s eyes were stuck on her, she could see the way he checked her over like it was the first time he was laying eyes on her.

　　“I don’t really like to share.” He said the moment they reached the table, taking Scarlett’s hand and pulled her into his lap making her eyes fly open. He grabbed her by the back of her neck and kissed her full on in front of everyone.

　　Her heart hammered for a moment, wondering what the other two men would think but she soon melted into the softness of his lips. A soft sigh escaping her lips as she locked her arms around his neck tightly and kissed him harder, letting her tongue sensually play with his. She missed him, spending so many hours without him made her realise just how much she had. His scent itself felt like home, they broke apart and she buried her head in his neck for a moment to get back her scent, not missing his shaft that was poking against her thigh. She slowly got off his lap, blushing lightly.

　　“So…” Aaron said as he too moved back from Monica. Liam had his gaze fixed on the table, it hurt seeing that. Even if he and Elijah were ok again, after the arguing, cursing and fighting… it still hurt seeing his hands all over her.